9 must-read african american books like Something, Someday by Amanda Gorman

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Something, Someday

By: Amanda Gorman

4.38

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The stunning new picture book by presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman and Caldecott Honor-winn…

If you liked the african american plot in Something, Someday by Amanda Gorman , here is a list of 9 books like this:

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1. Big

By: Vashti Harrison

4.66

Format: 60 pages, Kindle Edition

This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of … read more

Similar categories in Vashti Harrison's Big book and Amanda Gorman's Something, Someday

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • african american
  • juvenile
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2. This Book Is Banned

By: Raj Haldar

4.13

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From #1 New York Times bestselling author of P Is for Pterodactyl Raj Haldar comes a silly and irre… read more

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  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • activism
  • juvenile
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3. There Was a Party for Langston

By: Jason Reynolds

4.48

Format: 56 pages, ebook

New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Jason Reynolds’s debut picture book is a snappy… read more

Similar categories in Jason Reynolds's There Was a Party for Langston book and Amanda Gorman's Something, Someday

  • poetry
  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
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4. The Truth About Dragons

By: Julie Leung

4.38

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An unforgettable lyrical picture book that celebrates biracial identity from the award-winning auth… read more

Similar categories in Julie Leung's The Truth About Dragons book and Amanda Gorman's Something, Someday

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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5. If I Was a Horse

By: Sophie Blackall

3.79

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In her funniest book yet, two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall captures the astonishing spec… read more

Similar categories in Sophie Blackall's If I Was a Horse book and Amanda Gorman's Something, Someday

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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6. Something, Someday

By: Amanda Gorman

4.38

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The stunning new picture book by presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman and Caldecott Honor-winn… read more

Similar categories in Amanda Gorman's Something, Someday book and Amanda Gorman's Something, Someday

  • audiobook
  • poetry
  • childrens
  • inspirational
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • activism
  • african american
  • environment
  • juvenile
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7. Mr. S: A First Day of School Book

By: Monica Arnaldo

4.21

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

It was the first day of school. But even the kindergarteners of room 2B could tell something was se… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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8. Flat Cat

By: Tara Lazar

3.80

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From Pete Oswald, New York Times bestselling illustrator of the Bad Seed series, and Tara Lazar, cr… read more

Similar categories in Tara Lazar's Flat Cat book and Amanda Gorman's Something, Someday

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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9. Remember

By: Joy Harjo

4.42

Format: 40 pages, None

Michaela Goade, invites young readers to pause and reflect on the wonder of the world around them, … read more

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  • poetry
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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10. How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?

By: Mac Barnett

4.26

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The beloved, multi-award-winning duo of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen tackle a perennial question. … read more

Similar categories in Mac Barnett's How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? book and Amanda Gorman's Something, Someday

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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11. How Do You Spell Unfair?: MacNolia Cox and the National Spelling Bee

By: Carole Boston Weatherford

4.44

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book From a multi-award-winning pair comes a deeply affecting … read more

Similar categories in Carole Boston Weatherford's How Do You Spell Unfair?: MacNolia Cox and the National Spelling Bee book and Amanda Gorman's Something, Someday

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
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12. Twenty Questions

By: Mac Barnett

3.70

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Award-winning creators Mac Barnett and Christian Robinson tap deep into childhood curiosity with a … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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13. The Artivist

By: Nikkolas Smith

4.34

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An inspiring picture book about how children can combine art and activism in their daily lives. "T… read more

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  • childrens
  • inspirational
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • activism
  • african american
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14. A Walk in the Woods

By: Nikki Grimes

4.43

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

In this moving account of loss, a boy takes a walk in the woods and makes a discovery that changes … read more

Similar categories in Nikki Grimes's A Walk in the Woods book and Amanda Gorman's Something, Someday

  • poetry
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • african american
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15. The Walk (A Stroll to the Poll)

By: Winsome Bingham

4.43

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

From award-winning creators Winsome Bingham and E.B. Lewis, The Walk (A Stroll to the Poll) is a po… read more

Similar categories in Winsome Bingham's The Walk (A Stroll to the Poll) book and Amanda Gorman's Something, Someday

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • activism
  • african american
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16. Stickler Loves the World (A Stickler Story)

By: Lane Smith

4.18

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From award-winning author/illustrator Lane Smith comes Stickler, a woodland creature who reminds us… read more

Similar categories in Lane Smith's Stickler Loves the World (A Stickler Story) book and Amanda Gorman's Something, Someday

  • environment
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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17. I’m From

By: Gary R. Gray Jr.

4.16

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A poetic, heartwarming ode to the small, defining moments of a boy’s life, by a brilliant new debut… read more

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  • poetry
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • african american
  • juvenile
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18. Say My Name

By: Joanna Ho

4.22

Format: None pages, None

"In moving, lyrical prose, the book celebrates the beauty and sounds of each name alongside their c… read more

Similar categories in Joanna Ho's Say My Name book and Amanda Gorman's Something, Someday

  • poetry
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • african american
  • juvenile
Cover of Vlad, the Fabulous Vampire (The World of Gustavo, #3) by Flavia Z. Drago

19. Vlad, the Fabulous Vampire (The World of Gustavo, #3)

By: Flavia Z. Drago

4.30

Format: 41 pages, Kindle Edition

From the acclaimed author-illustrator of Gustavo, the Shy Ghost comes a charmingly spooky celebrati… read more

Similar categories in Flavia Z. Drago's Vlad, the Fabulous Vampire (The World of Gustavo, #3) book and Amanda Gorman's Something, Someday

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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20. Spanish Is the Language of My Family

By: Michael Genhart

4.35

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An intergenerational story of family ties, cultural pride, and spelling bee victory following a you… read more

Similar categories in Michael Genhart's Spanish Is the Language of My Family book and Amanda Gorman's Something, Someday

  • picture books
  • childrens
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21. The Yellow Bus

By: Loren Long

4.36

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Perfect for fans of Love and Hello, Lighthouse , The Yellow Bus from #1 New York Times bestselling … read more

Similar categories in Loren Long's The Yellow Bus book and Amanda Gorman's Something, Someday

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile

17 best-selling fiction books like Something, Someday by Amanda Gorman

Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

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This Book Is Banned

Raj Haldar

4.13

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The Truth About Dragons

Julie Leung

4.38

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If I Was a Horse

Sophie Blackall

3.79

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Orris and Timble: The Beginning

Kate DiCamillo

4.37

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Luigi, the Spider Who Wanted to Be a Kitten

Michelle Knudsen

4.43

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I Lived Inside a Whale

Xin Li

4.35

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The Last Zookeeper

Aaron Becker

4.24

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